The mundane story of a heartbroken man, an online gambling addict, an alcoholic kleptomaniac and an anxious loner living in the same apartment building.

UWE European New Talent Short Film Award

Discipline
Dir: Christophe M. Saber
Switzerland 2014
10 mins
Comedy

In a moment of anger in a grocery store, a father loses patience and disciplines his disobedient child. A shocked customer intervenes to express her concern. When other customers join the conversation, the discussion gradually gets out of hand.

A BAFTA nominated short film depicting a dad’s influence on a young boy’s life. His judgmental character mixed with the boys fondness for his dad prove to be a toxic mix that tears away at a world of opportunity and experiences.

Honourable mention: What I Forgot To Say – Patrick Buhr (Germany)

Chris Collins Best of British Award – Live Action

Over
Dir: Jorn Threlfall
United Kingdom 2015
13 mins 51 secs
Fiction

Over presents a crime scene. During the course of 9 wide shots, we watch an intriguing story unfold. What has happened in this quiet neighbourhood? A murder, a hit-and-run, an accident? The reality is both profound, and deeply unexpected.

NextGen Skills Academy Best of British Award – Animation

Dir: Nina Gantz
United Kingdom 2015
7 mins 45 secs
Animation

Edmond’s impulse to love and be close to others is strong…Maybe too strong.

The Atom Station is a film centred upon the dramatic and volatile landscape of Iceland; interfusing the cultural, political and ecological forces that shape the island. Features voiceovers from poet WH Auden & environmental activist Ómar Ragnarsson.